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Tuesday, June 18, 1:55 PM Not all consumer staples funds (XLP, FXG, VDC, KXI, PMR) are created equal, according to S&P Capital IQ. Fund managers' weighting toward certain sub-sectors or their willing to invest globally or lean on fundamentals can create varying rates of return in the staples group. If there is some common ground, it's with the propensity of staples favorites Procter & Gamble (PG +0.1%), Coca-Cola (KO +0.5%), Philip Morris (PM +0.2%), and Wal-Mart (WMT +1%) to show up as top ten holdings. Comment! [Consumer]
Friday, May 31, 2:49 PM Stocks turn lower (DIA -0.5%) 90 minutes ahead of the bell as Treasury prices tumble anew (TLT -1.2%), the 10-year yield gaining another 9 bps to 2.20%. The levered Treasury short ETF (TBT +2.5%) hits a 52-week high. Again hardest hit are the previously hot defensive sectors whose yields no longer stand so tall over Treasurys. Health care (XLV -1.1%), Consumer staples (XLP -1.1%). Utilities (XLU +0.1%) however, get a respite from an ugly month. 6 Comments
Wednesday, May 29, 11:15 AM Stocks tumble to session lows in late-morning trade, the DJIA (DIA -1%) off 168 points. Gravity continues to take hold of the previously-leading defensive sectors as their dividends are starting to face competition from Treasurys - Healthcare (XLV -1.7%), Utilities (XLU -1.9%), Consumer staples (XLP -1.8%). Residing in tech, but favored for its high dividend, Verizon (VZ -2.9%) is off about 5% from its gap open yesterday. 3 Comments
Wednesday, May 29, 9:11 AM Investors pulled money out of real estate yesterday, with the iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) losing 4% of its AUM. Notably garnering assets yesterday were the Consumer Staples SPDR (XLP), the MSCI Germany ETF (EWG), and the Dow Jones U.S. Tech ETF (IYW) - each adding nearly 4%. The dip-buyers were out on the MSCI Japan (EWJ) and Japan Hedged Equity (DXJ) funds - they added nearly 2% in AUM. Comment!
Monday, May 6, 7:27 AM The S&P 500 (SPY) is fairly valued, says Goldman, but opportunity lies in cyclicals (XLY, XLE, XLI, XLB) which are more undervalued vs. defensives (XLU, XLP, XLV, XTL) than at any time in the last 15 years. "Given the 4 P/E multiple point head start, even a slight valuation normalization should translate into outperformance of cyclicals over defensives during the next 12 months." 1 Comment
Friday, May 3, 12:54 PM Stocks remain sharply higher midday (SPY +1.2%), with the year's leaders - healthcare (XLV +0.7%), utilities (XLU +0.2%), and staples (XLP +0.7%) - lagging, and the year's laggers - industrials (XLI +2.1%), tech (XLK +1.1%), and energy (XLE +1.9%) - leading. Treasurys (TLT -2.1%) are suffering one of their worst days of the year, and broader fixed income (AGG -0.3%). 1 Comment
Friday, April 26, 8:34 AM The beginning of a bigger move? Two of the year's three strongest performing sectors - healthcare (XLV) and consumer staples (XLP) - are down on the week as the three weakest sectors - energy (XLE), materials (XLB), and tech (XLK) - post gains of 3%-4.5%. 2 Comments
Wednesday, April 24, 10:48 AM The rough patch hit by Procter & Gamble in emerging markets isn't giving unnoticed by some of its peers with Kimberly-Clark (KMB -1.2%), Colgate-Palmolive (CL -1.7%), and Clorox (CLX -1.5%) all showing weakness. ETF watch: Is the frothy run of consumer staple ETFs (XLP, FXG, VDC) at risk of running out of steam as sector rotation picks up? 2 Comments [Consumer, On the Move, Quick Ideas]
Wednesday, April 24, 9:20 AM "To say that the advance has gotten ahead of fundamentals is an understatement," says iShares' Russ Koesterich, suggesting investors lighten up on red-hot consumer staples (XLP, IYK) holdings. He questions the conventional wisdom saying staples are not immune to consumer spending slowdowns, and further, he argues, how many companies are really pure staples plays? Comment! [Consumer]
Thursday, April 18, 3:14 PM The bear market in a gold is a signal China, emerging markets, and commodities (DBC) in general are through leading the markets, argues BAML, which reminds the peak for the metal occurred nearly 2 years ago. "In all scenarios, it's good for the U.S. dollar (UUP)." Looking back at 9 other sharp declines in gold since 1975, the team finds equities rally, led by consumer (XLP, XLY) and energy stocks (XLE) once the metal stabilizes. 1 Comment [Commodities, Global & FX]
Monday, April 8, 2:17 PM Moderate early losses are erased and stocks turn higher in afternoon trade, SPY +0.35%, QQQ +0.3%. Consumer goods stocks lead the way, the XLP +0.8%, the XLY +0.7%. 5 Comments
Wednesday, April 3, 3:02 PM The S&P and DJIA may have just hit new all-time highs, but the Health Care (XLV), Consumer Staples (XLP) and Discretionary (XLY) sectors left their records in the dust some time ago. Technology (XLK) and Financials (XLF) are the two biggest sectors and it could be years, if not decades before they put in new records. Comment!
Tuesday, April 2, 1:22 PM Already the best sector YTD, Healthcare widens its lead even further thanks to hikes in Medicaid Advantage rates. The XLV's 17.1% gain is more than 200 bps greater than 2nd place Consumer Staples (XLP), and about 700 bps better than SPY. Getting a relative drubbing are Materials (XLB) and Tech (XLK) - each up less than 4%. Comment!
Wednesday, March 27, 3:07 PM Updating its ETF matrix, Bespoke finds all the major U.S. index ETFs up about 10% YTD, with the leading sectors health care (XLV) and consumer staples (XLP) - each up more than 13%. Dragging are telecom (IYZ), materials (XLB), and tech (XLK). About all country ETFs are in the red, with the exceptions of Japan (EWJ) and Mexico (EWW). Leading everything is natural gas (UNG), up 17.7%. Comment!
Wednesday, March 27, 8:39 AM Has the rally in consumer staples (XLP) stocks run its course? A group of large well-known defensive stocks have been on the offensive in 2013 with all-time highs falling left and right to stretch some valuations beyond historic norms. Though upgrades on the sector are still piling in, skeptics are advising investors to tread carefully. On watch: PG, CLX, KO, K, GIS, CL, BUD, EL. 3 Comments [Consumer, Quick Ideas]
Friday, March 22, 4:32 PM The week's ETF movers - Gainers: AMJ +3.37%. VXX +2.24%. GDX +2.20%. XLP +2.13%. UNG +1.98%.
ETF Losers: EPI -5.54%. BRF -4.26%. KOL -3.67%. EWZ -3.64%. FCG -3.43%. Comment! [On the Move]

Chines33
Don't say I didn't warning on Staples $XLP $KMB $CL $CLX $PG $CAG whole space hosed. Pounding this for past 3 weeks here.
May 31, 3:57 PM
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Chines33
$XLU $XLP MLP look nasty $XLF looks fantastic. Been beating this drum for several weeks here. Ahead of these drops that are starting.
May 30, 7:26 PM
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markrpat: replace "fed policy" with "world cetnral bank policy, and currency disputes"
May 30, 7:59 PM
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markrpat: srry to steal the thread - this rotation from defensive stocks to cyclical/financial/energy based on interest rates no promise at all.
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Alan Brochstein
$XLU has pulled back sharply. Is $XLP next
May 12, 3:54 PM
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OddsTrader
$XLY $XLP leading the charge http://bit.ly/QL5smm
May 1, 8:31 AM
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Something's Gotta Give. April 14 2013 by: Michael A. Gayed. $SPY $DBC $DIA $EEM $TENZ $VGK $XLP http://bit.ly/YVYtf1
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ONeil Trader
Market in a risk on mode today, $IWM, $XLF, XHB, $XLK outperforming, $TLT down, $XLU, $XLP underperforming http://goo.gl/zpjhb
Mar 14, 4:25 PM
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ONeil Trader
Intermarket Trends Favor More Upside For Stocks http://goo.gl/zpjhb $SPY $TLT $XLU $XLP $JAZZ $V $MA $SODA $PJC
Mar 11, 1:55 PM
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Daniel Nadler
Which Sectors Typically Outperform in March?: http://goo.gl/xLZCQ $SPY $XLF $XLB $XLI $XLY $XLK $XLP $XLV $XLE $XLU $DIA $QQQ
Feb 28, 11:19 AM
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David Trainer
Best ETF in the US equity market $XLP. And more on how to find the best in each sector. http://seekingalpha.com/a/m9qj
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Wall Street Sector Selector
Consumer Sentiment Has 2007 Flashback (XLY) (XLP (XLI)
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Chines33
Don't say I didn't warning on Staples $XLP $KMB $CL $CLX $PG $CAG whole space hosed. Pounding this for past 3 weeks here.
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Chines33
$XLU $XLP MLP look nasty $XLF looks fantastic. Been beating this drum for several weeks here. Ahead of these drops that are starting.
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markrpat: replace "fed policy" with "world cetnral bank policy, and currency disputes"
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markrpat: srry to steal the thread - this rotation from defensive stocks to cyclical/financial/energy based on interest rates no promise at all.
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David Jackson
The only sectors which are up over the last 3 months are $XLP $XLU $XLV. What does this tell you: http://bit.ly/6A4AdX
7/30/12
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Ocean Man: Tells me to sell some defensives tomorrow. No QE Wed = they'll drop with market. Yes QE = they fall out of favor.
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Michael A. Gayed
Nice to see the bear trade so weak today with Utilities (XLU), Healthcare (XLV), Consumer Staples (XLP), and Treasuries (TLT) all down.
1/19/12
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Tas 2010: Granted there is lots of bad news in the world. But let's also assess all the good news in the world. This is a stock pickers market.
1/19/12
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Michael A. Gayed: Winter Resolution :)
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Michael A. Gayed
XLF - XLU - XLV - XLP = Bullish.
1/11/12
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Josh Krause: Until 1320, then rug pulling can commence.
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Michael A. Gayed
Massive fear in sector movement. Utilities XLU, Staples XLP, and Healthcare XLV all outperforming very strongly.
12/21/11
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Robin Heiderscheit: Hold your nose and pound the buy button.
12/22/11
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Playing the Ponzi: ...on SPY puts. Wow, are they on sale.
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Michael A. Gayed
If its a real trend up, why are Treasury (TLT) yields still at panic levels? Defensive sectors (XLU, XLV, XLP) outperforming for the week?
12/22/11
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RobinLonghog: SPY goes to 130-135, TLT goes to 110. After this rally, get short.
12/22/11
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Ocean Man: Defensive sectors are where the timid money goes when it first comes back from the sidelines.
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SlingWing9
Breakouts - ANH, NLY, CMO, XLP, XLV, XLU. Expect test of new support. What to do about ORCL?
12/22/11
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madav1138: I am so glad I didn't jump on NLY at $18, my cost basis has reduced down to 16.99 and with my DRIP, it will go down further for good returns
12/22/11
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Michael A. Gayed
Unlike prior "whipsaws" defensive sector performance XLP, XLU, XLV all confirm a transition is happening. Conditions for Fall Melt-Up.
10/5/11
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Michael A. Gayed: If you think markets react to news (which is old) you are ignoring the role of expectations in trend formation.
10/5/11
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Bowerz101: Oh, you mean the lower highs and lower lows trend formation?
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Windsun33
bought 1500 XLP @ $29.65 seemed cheap and the cash was sitting there.. makes as much sense as any other reason in this market
9/30/11
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Windsun33: Sold off anything that looked French or non-German in Euro.
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Windsun33
I am thinking retail stocks, or may just pile into XLP for now
9/30/11
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Windsun33: Some mining stocks & coal are looking extremely cheap, but sentiment is negative.. for today at least
9/30/11
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Jase007
XLY:XLP is up today. bullish.
9/19/11
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Jase007: and rising: http://bit.ly/jJle7z risk on.
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